School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2018—19)

Webster Elementary School is a neighborhood school of approximately 600 students, located on a private street in the heart of the west-side community. During recess time, a visit to the playground allows one to see smiles on the faces of the children as they play. It is obvious they are proud of their school and enjoy the time to play on a safe campus. Walking around our campus one can see parents in various activities such as helping in the classroom or assisting in supervising the campus during recess time. Webster is like an urban village, where everyone is family-supporting children in their learning. At Webster, we provide an array of parent classes on an on-going basis. We also have a parent lending library for our parents to check out books to take home and read to their children. Literacy is the key focus at Webster. The goal is for every Webster student to read at or above grade level by the end of grade three. With the assistance of Title I, School Improvement, and EIA-LEP funds, our staff is involved in continuous professional development to ensure that our literacy program is as powerful as it can be and that it addresses the specific needs of the children. We firmly believe that all children can learn. All students receive the support they need to become successful and to prepare them to face the challenge of life in this millennium. Our Dual Immersion Program enhances the cultural climate of our school. Together, children of various cultural backgrounds learn their academics in a second language. This program prepares them to communicate fluently in two languages. Parents attend meetings throughout the year and teachers receive extra training on a regular basis. Welcome to Webster. A wonderful village where children are learning, teachers are dedicated and caring, and parents are involved in every aspect of our educational program.